Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes LiveLighter aims to boost doctors’ confidence to start conversations with patients about managing their weight.
Localised disaster planning key to tackling ‘scary’ season ahead GPs and Primary Health Networks are bracing for a major natural disaster season, with fires likely to follow the drought.
Alert issued over diabetic ketoacidosis risk GPs are being warned about the small but definite risk of complications associated with an increasingly common type 2 diabetes management medication.
Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases The health issue has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.
TGA releases improved patient information Updates to the Consumer Medicines Information are aimed at improving patient understanding and safety of medicine use.
Silence and stigma: Living with chronic pain Chronic Pain Australia, a transvaginal mesh survivor and a GP discuss how to best manage the condition in National Pain Week.
My Health Record aiding diabetes management The system’s contribution to helping manage the chronic disease has been highlighted as part of National Diabetes Week.
Diabetes statistics ‘sobering reminder’ of the need for awareness National Diabetes Week is an important reminder for healthcare providers and patients to be aware of risk factors and early detection.
Medication management and supply A new RACGP resource is designed to inform GPs and practice staff who already, or wish to, store and supply medicines directly to their patients.
Increased pain management support for GPs and patients The National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management offers a boost in training for GPs, as well as additional funding support through Medicare.